Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist Specialist

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Medical Physics Specialist
Remuneration: $126,954 - $192,788 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ461837
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.
What you'll be doing

• To provide a safe, efficient and effective medical physics services to Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre, Westmead and Blacktown Cancer & Haematology Centre. This includes fulfilling the role of Qualified Expert defined by the ARPANSA RPS14 Code of Practice.
• To supervise and provide guidance to other members of the physics team, including Medical Physics Registrars, engineers and technical officers.
• To participate in multidisciplinary research, development, and teaching programs.

Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District

• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For full time staff)
• Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
• Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
• Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
• Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW
• Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
• Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary
• Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions.

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
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Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
Essential Requirements: * Licence: Holds or eligible to hold a current NSW EPA licence to use ionising radiation apparatus and radioactive substances

• Qualification: Master Degree majoring in Physics from an Australia or New Zealand tertiary institution or a tertiary institution approved by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR).
• Registration: Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM) Certification in Radiation Oncology Medical Physics or in Radiotherapy Equipment Commissioning and Quality Assurance

Selection Criteria: * Demonstrate ability to work with little or no supervision in all areas of Radiation Oncology physics.

• Demonstrate skills in experimental clinical work, data analysis or scientific computing, research and education.
• Demonstrate a track record in commissioning, implementing and supporting Radiation Oncology technology, and advanced treatment planning and delivery techniques.
• Evidence of oral and written communication skills, and ability to work effectively in both multi-disciplinary teams and independently.
• Expertise with our local clinical systems such as Truebeam, Aria, Eclipse, Oncentra, Brainlab Elements, ExacTrac, Gulmay, MIM and Velocity is favourable but not essential.

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For role related queries or questions contact Annette Haworth on Annette.haworth@health.nsw.gov.au or Jeffrey Barber on jeffrey.barber@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 15th February 2024